Hearing (Senses (Lerner Classroom))
California. Legislature. Senate. Rules Committee
Hearing (Senses (Lerner Classroom))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by California. Legislature. Senate. Rules Committee
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how your ears catch every little sound around you? Imagine hearing laughter, birds singing, and even the rustle of leaves on a windy day. What amazing secrets will your ears reveal next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children ages 5 to 8 to the sense of hearing through simple, clear text paired with vivid photographs. It uses everyday examples to help young readers understand how hearing works, making it a gentle and educational introduction to the senses. The content is age-appropriate and free of any distressing themes.
Why we rated Hearing (Senses (Lerner Classroom)) 7C
Hearing (Senses (Lerner Classroom)) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hearing (Senses (Lerner Classroom)) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Hearing (Senses (Lerner Classroom)) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Hearing (Senses (Lerner Classroom)) explores science & nature, education, and early learning — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, education, early learning.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780822551577
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Lerner Classroom
- Published
- May 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction